Jan 26

JETAA Chapter Beat 1.26.09

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Freelance writer/editor Jonathan Trace (Fukuoka-ken, 2005-08) takes us on a walk around the JET Alumni community…

JETAA Northern California

• Book Club Discussion of Yukio MIshima’s After the Banquet – Wednesday, January 28th, 6:00 at the Samovar Tea Lounge in Yerba Buena Center. Whether you’ve read the book or not, come join in the discussion at the first meeting of the Book Club.
• 2009 JET Programme Interview Volunteers Needed – Wednesday, February 11th through Thursday, February 19th. The Consulate General of Japan is looking for JET Alumni to help serve as interview registration assistants.
• Economic Earthquakes: Conversation with Yasumasa Nagamine, Consul General of Japan – Wednesday, January 28th, 5:45 at USF Lone Mountain Campus. Explore the economic future of Asia and the world during the current economic crisis.

JETAA Pacific Northwest

• Shinnenkai – JETAA Pacific Northwest will be hosting their late “Shinnenkai” in early March to kick off 2009. This family-friendly “shinnenkai” combines the ever popular chapter governance issues and annual officer elections with a cultural presentation and lots of delicious food. Stay tuned for more details!
• 2009 Washington State High School Japanese Speech Contest Volunteers Needed – Thursday, March 26th at McEachern Auditorium, Museum of History & Industry. Help out the community and meet new people by volunteering at this fun and educational event.

JETAA D.C.

• Sakura Matsuri Volunteers Needed – The annual Sakura Matsuri in DC is on April 4th this year and they are looking for volunteers to help with the performing arts team. Work with musicians, dancers and martial artists and be a part of the festival.

JETAA Canberra

• Multicultural Festival 2009 – Saturday, February 7th JETAA Canberra will be running its beer and gyoza stall at the festival. If you have free time come down and help out at this year’s event.
• Japan Festival in Sydney – Saturday, February 14th, 12:00 to 8:00 at Darling Harbour. JETAA Sydney is helping to organize this year’s event so be sure to come over and share in the Japan-related festivities.
• JETAA Oceania Logo Competition – JETAA Oceania is looking for logos. Help promote the JET Programme and embrace your creative side. Entries due by March 1st, 2009.

JETAA Western Australia

• 2008 JET Returnees Reception – Friday, February 20th at the Consulate General. Meet the newly returned and reflect on times past at this year’s Returnees Reception. There’s only enough room for the first 20 ex-JETs, so don’t delay.
• Family BBQ – Saturday, February 21st, at Kings Park(dates and locations tentative). Come to this family event and share in some tasty barbecue and friendly conversation.

JETAA Florida

• Kimono Exhibition – Sunday, February 8th, at the Ringling Museum in Sarasota.

What happened at your chapter’s event? If you attend(ed) any of these exciting events, JetWit would love to hear about them. Just email Jonathan Trace with any info, stories or comments.